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UEFA Decision Over Liverpool Wonder Kid Racism Claim Encourages Abuse

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UEFA Decision Over Liverpool Wonder Kid Racism Claim Encourages Abuse
Source: Liverpool FC

UEFA decided to take no action over abuse claims made by Liverpool wonder kid Rhian Brewster.

The 17-year-old said he was racially abused in a Uefa Youth League game against Spartak Moscow.

European football’s governing body said it could find no conclusive evidence after investigating the allegations.

A Uefa statement said: “After concluding his investigation, the inspector found no evidence to corroborate the allegations, which he believed were made in good faith by Rhian Brewster.

“Therefore, the Uefa control, ethics and disciplinary body, following the recommendation of the inspector, established there was no evidence that would legally support sanctioning Leonid Mironov and thus decided to close the disciplinary proceedings.”

The rising star stated he was abused by Spartak Moscow youth side captain Leonid Mironov in the Reds win over Spartak at Prenton Park in December.

Five players from each side as well as the match officials were all interrogated about the incident, but none could confirm hearing any discriminatory language.

Mironov admitted swearing at Brewster but denied using racist language.

Anti-discrimination campaigners say the decision will encourage abuse and racist behaviour in the future.

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Kick It Out had the following to say about the UEFA decision: “The organisation is deeply disappointed with the findings of the independent investigation, with this outcome likely to give further encouragement to those who wish to be abusive in the sport.

“Kick It Out believes there are issues with clubs, such as Spartak Moscow, who have been involved in several alleged racist incidents in recent years, receiving little or no discouragement by national and international football authorities in response to allegations of racism and discrimination.

“This underlying issue is compounded with any action taken in relation to racist or discriminatory incidents rarely being appropriate. This current situation is intolerable.”

The young forward was born in London and represents England at Under-17 level but a little known fact about the young forward is that he is eligible to play for Turkey.

A source close to the player has revealed to Turkish-Football that the Reds wonder-kid has a Turkish mother and would be able to play for the Crescent-Stars at senior level.